Day 297: Chuck Schumer's Kabuki Theater
It can be an enlightening experience to live as a citizen who has stood on multiple sides of the political spectrum. I was once a staunch conservative, a reliable Republican voter. But then Trump commandeered the party, transforming it into a cesspool of right-wing extremism. Like a political refugee, I was forced to flee. Now I find myself among the largest bloc of American voters: the unaffiliated independents. One of the more curious side effects of a political hegira is the chance to view public figures from multiple vantage points. Take Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. As a conservative, I regarded him as a slick operator—more adept at self-serving backroom deals than public service, and fond of press conferences that delivered a flood of words with barely a drop of reason. Now, as an independent, I’ve reassessed my opinion and have concluded that...Chuck Schumer is a slick operator—more adept at self-serving backroom deals than public service, and still fond of press c...